Hyaluronidase/hylenex for Juvederm spread infection - what's the protocol with antibiotics/dissolving.

Question

If an infection is present from juvederm is the protocol to dissolve or antibiotics first then dissolve?

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

I would go back to your provider so they could do a thorough assessment of your concerns. Likely antibiotics will be started and possible dis-solvent to the area to get rid of the product causing infection

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Brendaxoxo,it would be the best to consult your injector. In case of an infection, antibiotics are required. If the infection is caused by fillers, then you might need to get is dissolved. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

If you have a documented infection you need antibiotics. However you also want to get rid of the filler since the bacteria may be within the filler so tough for the antibiotics to get to.  So need to remove the filler as well with the hyaluronidase.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

If you think you have an infection, I recommend getting a formal evaluation with your Doctor. You will need antibiotics. If necessary, the juvederm can be reversed with hyaluronidase. It may take a series of treatments. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

If there is a confirmed infection at the site where hyaluronic acid filler was injected, one must be treated with antibiotics. Some if not all of the hyaluronic acid filler will dissolve during the process of healing, but one must take the antibiotics and hyaluronidase is not at all necessary. Good luck from New York City

Hyaluronidase/hylenex for Juvederm spread infection - what's the protocol with antibiotics/dissolving.

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